11 days in California Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: hunt for treasures at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, then contemplate the long history of City Lights Booksellers, and finally shop like a local with Union Square.

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Boston to San Francisco is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Boston to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Boston in April, expect San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, temps between 67°F and 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

On the 18th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, trek along Nevada Falls Loop, then view the masterpieces at Ansel Adams Gallery, and finally get great views at Valley View. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Taft Point, make a trip to Yosemite Village, trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Yosemite Museum Gallery.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 59°F, while nights are colder with lows around 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge, enjoy the sand and surf at Asilomar State Beach, then kick back and relax at Del Mar Beach, then admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at China Cove and Gibson Beach.

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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Monterey in 5 hours. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Monterey, with lows of 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Beverly Hills.

Beverly Hills is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, surrounded by the cities of Los Angeles and West Hollywood. On the 21st (Wed), admire the natural beauty at Will Rogers Memorial Park, browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive, wander the streets of Rodeo Drive, view the masterpieces at Revolver Gallery, then stop by Fred Segal, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Robertson Boulevard.

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Fly from Monterey to Beverly Hills in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in April, expect Beverly Hills to be a bit warmer, temps between 70°F and 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to drive to Malibu.

Malibu is a beach city in Los Angeles County, California, situated 30mi west of Downtown Los Angeles. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Carbon Beach, see the interesting displays at The Getty Villa, then enjoy the sand and surf at Nicholas Canyon Beach, then kick back and relax at Zuma Beach, and finally admire the majestic nature at Point Dume State Beach and Preserve.

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Traveling by car from Beverly Hills to Malibu takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. In April, daytime highs in Malibu are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

On the 23rd (Fri), walk around Ocean View Park, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, then shop like a local with Montana Avenue, then take in the exciting artwork at Annenberg Community Beach House, and finally stop by Bergamot Station.

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Santa Monica is very close to Malibu. April in Santa Monica sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, stop by Amoeba Music, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, then take a stroll through Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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Los Angeles is just a short distance from Santa Monica. In April, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, in the United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Little Corona Beach, kick back and relax at Marina Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Victoria Beach, then glide through the air with Dana Point Parasail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Salt Creek Beach, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Virga Gallery.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach in an hour. Another option is to do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in April, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove and then shop like a local with Spanish Village Art Center.

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Getting from Laguna Beach to San Diego by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in San Diego are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.